KJV ORIGINAL
When he raiseth up himself, the mighty are afraid: by reason of breakings they purify themselves.
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✦ MADE SIMPLE
When he lifts himself up, even the strongest warriors are terrified: because of the crashing sounds, they try to make themselves right with God.
⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE
This verse describes how even the most powerful people become afraid and seek God when faced with overwhelming force.
📚 Historical Context
This verse is part of God's lengthy description of Leviathan, a massive sea creature, in His response to Job's questions about suffering. God is using this creature as an example of His awesome creative power that humans cannot control or understand. The passage demonstrates that if humans cannot handle God's creatures, how much less can they question God's ways.
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